Kia Optima: Replacement
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Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel
& tire. |
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| 2. |
Loosen the bolt & nut and then
disconnect the shock absorber (A) from the rear axle.
Tightening torque:137.3
~ 156.9N.m(14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)
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| 3. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and
then remove the shock absorber (A).
Tightening torque:49.0
~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Don't reuse rear shock absorber upper self-locking nut. |
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1.
Check the rubber parts for wear
and deterioration.
2.
Compress and extend the piston
rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound
du ...
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Inflation Pressures
All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked monthly when the tires
are cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three
hours or driven less than one mile ...
Recalibrating the sunroof motor
If your battery is disconnected or you manually open the sunroof using the hex
head wrench, you have to re-set your sunroof motor as follows :
Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
Pull th ...
Inspection